Aquarium
I’ve been a big fan of SeaClear acrylic aquariums for years. It comes in great sizes for axolotl owners to choose from depending on how many axolotls they want to keep – 20, 26, 29, 30, 40, 46 and 50 gallons. Leak-proof, lighter, stronger and clearer than regular glass tanks – what’s not to love?
Filter
The AquaClear is considered the leading hang on back filter, and is great for axolotl tanks between 10-20 gallons, with larger sizes available. I like to use multiple smaller Aquaclear filters for bigger tanks as it helps reduce the current while maintaining great filtration.
Aquarium Fan
The perfect way to keep your tank cool, aquarium fans are far more economical than expensive chillers and very easy to install.
Water Test Kit
It’s very important to test the water in your tank regularly, especially when you first set up a new tank. I switched from chemical liquid tests to dip strips for several reasons years ago and highly recommend them. The strips come in two bottles, one for ammonia and one for nitrite, nitrate and pH. You will want to get both.
Silk Plant Hides
I use these silk plants in nearly all of my axolotl systems. The axolotls just love hiding in the leaves. It also looks pretty realistic and is a great value for the price. It has a suction cup you can attach to wherever you want in the tank. The best price and you get 2!
Coconut Hut
There are many hides out there, but the cheapest and most natural are without a doubt the coconut shell hides! I buy these kind for all my systems and the axolotls just love hanging out in them. They come with all the fuzz removed and they sink instantly too.
Python Water Changer
How could I live without it. Anyone with an aquarium over 10 gallons would benefit from this ingenious, time-saving water changing device. Save your back and do large water changes with ease!
Water Conditioner
All natural, 100% Vitamin C based water conditioner to make tap water safe without chemicals. Paradigm is an excellent alternative to Prime when you want to encourage good denitrifying bacteria to develop that can help remove nitrates. Boosts the immune system as well.
Seachem Stability
This is a high performance product excellent for starting a new tank. Helps to quickly establish the biological filter in your tank so you don’t have to wait to add your lotl. Just follow the instructions on the bottle and test the water daily for the first few weeks, doing water changes if ammonia or nitrite pops up.
Pellets
Soft sinking pellets are convenient, easy to feed, soft and nutritious.
